Dwayne Percy As long as the scope has the Pulsar QD mount or the ZRODelta DLOC mount (both sold separately) I’ve seen no issues with the Trails returning to zero. I use both QD mounts and have no problems at all. Let me know if you have more questions. - Jason
Dan Painter No sir it doesn’t. You still need to be proficient with your rifle and know what your hold over needs to be for different ranges. It’s just a laser range finder, after that it works the same as a regular thermal scope.
David, the rangefinder only works at the base magnification. If you're at a higher magnification and you enable the LRF it immediately and automatically changes you back to the base mag. - Jason
nJOYgaming1 Pulsar makes them as an add on accessory for all their thermal and digital scopes, including older models. I sell them in my store, here is the link or you can go to outdoorlegacygear.com and search for Pulsar QD Mount outdoorlegacygear.com/products/pulsar-qd-mount?variant=55104096149
The Trails use a proprietary battery pack made by Pulsar. The standard battery is an IPS5 and it lasts approximately 6-8 hours. Even in cold weather 3-4 hours possible. The batteries do seem to lose some change slowly while sitting on the scope and not in use.
Do these Pulsar scopes come with ballistic calculation and firing solution capabilities like those on the ATNs? I know the StreamVision app has a ballistic calculator, however, can you do that from within the scope as well? Thanks!
Jon Preston No sir there are no calculations that can be done in the scope. So far it seems like Pulsar has tried to keep the scope operation and functions as easy to use as possible while still giving plenty of features to the user. They seem to be adding these extra and rarely used functions like ballistic calculators to the app, so not to further crowd the scope menus and functions. That’s been one of the big push backs we’ve heard over the years about the ATN optics is that the vast majority of users don’t need/want the extra functions but they don’t mind them being there as long as they are hidden away and don’t cause more menu button confusion. The flip side is that it makes it more difficult for the users who do want these functions. I guess it’s just a balancing act for the manufacturers.
Ah, thanks for the detailed answer. That does make sense. But now that they have LRFs added to their scopes, I can't help but feel it's a missed opportunity to not include a ballistic calculator as well. At 1,800 meters, you would need some calculations done to get that shot right, might as well have the scope do it. Maybe stream a solution from the app to the scope? But I digress. Their stuff is awesome as it is :)
Yes sir it is awesome. I don't know how they will top the current crop of thermals but I bet they will find a way to do it. It's really great that we all have a front row seat to watch the thermal market mature and grow. I think there are some great improvements we will see in the years to come.
Caiaiman The crosshairs do not change. They stay fixed and the scope stays zeroed at the distance you sighted it in for. Once you have the range of RT animal you make your mental adjustments as to where to aim, just like you would normally do with any other scope. Hope that helps!
Hi, how do you find the accuracy after removing the scope and refitting it with the quick release mounts.
Dwayne Percy As long as the scope has the Pulsar QD mount or the ZRODelta DLOC mount (both sold separately) I’ve seen no issues with the Trails returning to zero. I use both QD mounts and have no problems at all.
Let me know if you have more questions.
- Jason
Does the scope automatically adjust the point of impact after you range your target?
Dan Painter No sir it doesn’t. You still need to be proficient with your rifle and know what your hold over needs to be for different ranges. It’s just a laser range finder, after that it works the same as a regular thermal scope.
You need a Burris Eliminator III scope for that. If they made a thermal scope with those features, there would be nothing left to hunt.
Does the rangefinder work when your at higher zoom or only at low magnification? Thx
David, the rangefinder only works at the base magnification. If you're at a higher magnification and you enable the LRF it immediately and automatically changes you back to the base mag. - Jason
good stuff
Thank you Chris!
what mount did you buy for scope and where you get it?
nJOYgaming1 Pulsar makes them as an add on accessory for all their thermal and digital scopes, including older models. I sell them in my store, here is the link or you can go to outdoorlegacygear.com and search for Pulsar QD Mount outdoorlegacygear.com/products/pulsar-qd-mount?variant=55104096149
What is working time with this 2 batteries, 4h like wroted on manual or less in practice?
The Trails use a proprietary battery pack made by Pulsar. The standard battery is an IPS5 and it lasts approximately 6-8 hours. Even in cold weather 3-4 hours possible. The batteries do seem to lose some change slowly while sitting on the scope and not in use.
Do these Pulsar scopes come with ballistic calculation and firing solution capabilities like those on the ATNs? I know the StreamVision app has a ballistic calculator, however, can you do that from within the scope as well? Thanks!
Jon Preston No sir there are no calculations that can be done in the scope. So far it seems like Pulsar has tried to keep the scope operation and functions as easy to use as possible while still giving plenty of features to the user. They seem to be adding these extra and rarely used functions like ballistic calculators to the app, so not to further crowd the scope menus and functions. That’s been one of the big push backs we’ve heard over the years about the ATN optics is that the vast majority of users don’t need/want the extra functions but they don’t mind them being there as long as they are hidden away and don’t cause more menu button confusion. The flip side is that it makes it more difficult for the users who do want these functions. I guess it’s just a balancing act for the manufacturers.
Ah, thanks for the detailed answer. That does make sense. But now that they have LRFs added to their scopes, I can't help but feel it's a missed opportunity to not include a ballistic calculator as well. At 1,800 meters, you would need some calculations done to get that shot right, might as well have the scope do it. Maybe stream a solution from the app to the scope? But I digress. Their stuff is awesome as it is :)
Yes sir it is awesome. I don't know how they will top the current crop of thermals but I bet they will find a way to do it. It's really great that we all have a front row seat to watch the thermal market mature and grow. I think there are some great improvements we will see in the years to come.
Well, they can always go after IWT :) There scopes have some really amazing features.
How do you adjust windage and elevation of crosshair after range is found?
Caiaiman The crosshairs do not change. They stay fixed and the scope stays zeroed at the distance you sighted it in for. Once you have the range of RT animal you make your mental adjustments as to where to aim, just like you would normally do with any other scope. Hope that helps!
I found o e of these at a garage sale for 10.00 😳😳😳😳